Date: 22 - 26 May 2023
Time: 17.5 hrs; 2pm-5.30pm BST
Location: Online
Tutor: Matthew Jackson: Chair in Geological Fluid Dynamics, Imperial College London

Aimed at geoscientists and engineers, this interactive online course covers all subsurface aspects of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES). A previous AAPG distinguished lecturer and now Chair in Geological Fluid Dynamics at Imperial College London, Matthew Jackson presents his comprehensive course over five days.

Overview

This course covers all subsurface aspects of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) and includes a brief overview of surface engineering and infrastructure requirements. The course includes an introduction to ATES, aquifer characterization for ATES, including geological and petrophysical considerations, ATES performance prediction, including modelling and simulation, and engineering considerations, including ATES system management and optimization.

You will learn to:

1. Describe the underlying principles of ATES and the context of its deployment worldwide.
2. Evaluate the properties of an aquifer for ATES deployment.
3. Perform aquifer characterisation for ATES.
4. Appreciate the engineering considerations for efficient and sustainable ATES operation.
5. Understand modelling and simulation of ATES.
6. Optimise single and multiple ATES projects.
7. Evaluate surface infrastructure requirements and operation.
8. Review the regulatory considerations for deployment and operation.

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